"...we feel that the LIFT² program represents a substantial differentiation from other grants, not only in terms of the complexity and scope of the project, and requirements for participant success; but also and most importantly, in the intent from inception that this program be designed for scale and replication."

 

Sun Associates, evaluator for Massachusetts DOE 170 grants

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Leadership Initiatives for Teaching and Technology (LIFT²) offers middle school and high school math, science, and technology teachers a research-based professional learning program that integrates graduate coursework with

authentic and relevant externships in "innovative" industries in Massachusetts.

 

Teachers enrolled in LIFT² improve their classroom instructional practice and school leadership abilities in four areas:

This is a proven formula to impact student preparation for and interest in

STEM careers.

Public, Private, and Education Sector Partnership

LIFT² has been sponsored through three pilot cycles by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary an Secondary Education (DESE) and funded through the No Child Left Behind Act, representing a total commitment of $650,000, an unprecedented vote of confidence.

More than forty corporate sponsors, to date, have provided equipment grants and sponsored teacher externships for more than 125 teachers.

LIFT² teachers have completed externships in biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology, process manufacturing, civil, structural and environmental engineering, software, financial services, and more.